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ERIC Number: EJ654616
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0228-0671
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Case Studies on the Symbolism of Difference-Finding Problems in First Grade.
Hasegawa, Junichi
For the Learning of Mathematics, v22 n1 p21-28 Mar 2002
Discusses a class on subtraction or difference-finding, problems such as "There are eight white flowers and five red flowers, how many more white flowers are there than red flowers?" used in the teaching of Japanese first grade children. Describes three instances of introductory teaching of "difference-finding" problems in the first grade. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Grade 1, Mathematics Education, Subtraction, Word Problems (Mathematics)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Japan
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